A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3224410 Details
Epoch: 149 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3225796 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 3224259 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1639 time: 2019-10-10 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb3fda1ecf836a39f4b8a4da76fe4d4ed125b81f92f0e3e9f350f58b9ea9b644Block Operator
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